‘Unflappable’ pastor who shepherded major parish projects ready to retire July 2, 2024By Gary Lambrecht Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations, Western Vicariate If you listen to people who work at Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City and interact with Monsignor John A. Dietzenbach, its pastor since 2009, you hear of a dedicated Catholic who is the picture of work ethic, selflessness, humility, positivity and deep love for his parish and the Holy Trinity.
Approaching retirement, Monsignor Barker reflects on shepherding one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore July 2, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations “A real pleasure,” says Monsignor Baker about his 43-year priesthood that has taken him from an associate pastor to the archdiocese’s director of vocations and for the last 23 years as pastor of bustling St. Ignatius in Hickory.
Founding pastor of Frederick parish to retire July 1, 2024By Emily Rosenthal Alster Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations, Western Vicariate The legacy of Father Keith Boisvert is tangible, especially on the site of an old farm in Frederick County. After 45 years in the priesthood, Father Boisvert, the founding pastor of St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick, will retire in July 2024.
Brother to teacher to pastor: Father Franken’s long and varied vocation July 1, 2024By Erik Zygmont Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations Father Franken, 75, who will retire as pastor of St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen effective July 1, enjoyed his work with young people, but the call to the diocesan priesthood was strong.
Radio Interview: Survey on Catholic belief in the Real Presence July 1, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Hans Plate, founder and president of Vinea Research, about the new study the firm released showing that about 60 percent of Massgoers believe in the Real Presence.
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen introduces special novena June 29, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints With the blessing of Archbishop William E. Lori, the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen has instituted a special novena that invokes the intercession of nine saints featured in side altars at the Homeland cathedral.
More than 2,170 graduate from Catholic high schools in Baltimore archdiocese June 29, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools More than 2,170 seniors graduated from 18 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore this spring. The graduates were 56 percent male and 44 percent female, with 97 percent heading to college after graduation.
St. Joseph in Odenton stays vibrant by banking on its diverse congregation June 27, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2024 When parishioners describe St. Joseph in Odenton, “diversity” is a common refrain. There’s little wonder why as the parish sits less than five miles from one of the nation’s biggest military installations, Fort George G. Meade.
Catholic Review wins 53 awards for 2023 work, captures top prizes from MDDC again June 26, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News Catholic Review Media received 53 awards from various press associations for work published in 2023, including top honors from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association as News Organization of the Year for the sixth year in a row.
Our Lady’s Center begins renovation effort in its 50th year June 26, 2024By Eileen Hiebler Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Just in time for its 50th anniversary, Our Lady’s Center in Ellicott City is undergoing a significant renovation that the center’s leaders believe will enhance the worship space, encourage more visitors and ensure that the space is well-maintained.
Bon Secours Sister Kathleen Moroney dies at 91 June 26, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Bon Secours Sister Kathleen Moroney will be offered June 26 at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville.
Sister Joan Marie Thompson, I.H.M., dies at 85 June 26, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Joan Marie Thompson (formerly known as Sister M. St. Vincent) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was offered June 21 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Joan Marie died June 16. She was 85.
